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The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Sue Gray report on Downing Street party claims set to be published

Boris Johnson to give statement to MPs as Cabinet Office confirms update on investigation has been submitted to No 10

The Guardian - UK

Covid Inquiry: Who is Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

The Independent UK

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson sets out Brexit and levelling up plan as ‘partygate’ report looms

Announcements will be seen as an attempt by Boris Johnson to steer the narrative away from allegations of rule-breaking gatherings in Downing Street.

Evening Standard

'There is a rat in the frat house culture of Downing Street'

The “frat house culture” would be in keeping with Boris Johnson’s incompetent, disorganised style of Government, writes the Voice of the Mirror

Daily Mirror

The Metropolitan police’s integrity is now at risk in the ‘partygate’ affair

Letters: Readers on the fallout from the delay in Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street parties during Covid lockdowns

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson left top secret papers 'lying around' flat amid 'frat house' culture

Aides were said to have ordered Boris Johnson to review highly classified material away from his No11 flat

Daily Mirror

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Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

The Guardian - UK

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says more powers for Holyrood will be an early priority if he becomes Labour Prime Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to this newspaper, Starmer also said he would welcome a general election amid Tory chaos in Downing Street

Daily Record

Met Police receives new evidence from Cabinet Office as it probes Downing Street parties

Scotland Yard said it is investigating "a number of events" at Downing Street and Whitehall during the pandemic

Chronicle Live

Joe Lycett pens emotional letter after spoof Sue Gray report sparks panic in Downing Street

Comedian Joe Lycett released a 'leaked report' from Sue Gray's investigation into the Downing Street parties and some MPs believed it was part of the real report. The comedian later wrote an emotional letter about his anger towards those who broke the rules.

Glasgow Live

When is the Sue Gray report due? What happens now after Met Police bombshell

The release date of the Sue Gray report on Downing Street parties has been thrown into chaos after the Met Police asked for key details to be cut - and it could do a big favour to Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

'It stinks of a cover up': Anger over Met Police's request in Sue Gray's Downing Street parties report

"A purely factual report by Sue Gray cannot possibly prejudice a police investigation."

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Downing Street parties: No 10 denies talking to Met police about Gray report and what could be published – as it happened

Downing Street spokesperson ‘not aware’ of any conversations with the Met over publication of Sue Gray report

The Independent UK

Met Police asks Sue Gray to make ‘minimal reference’ to No 10 parties under investigation

Force is running parallel criminal probe into potential lawbreaking at Downing Street

Evening Standard

Publication of Sue Gray report in doubt after Met Police intervention

The Cabinet Office is weighing up whether to publish its report into the “partygate” scandal after the Met Police asked Sue Gray to make “minimal reference” to the Downing Street gatherings they are probing.

Reuters

London police move to limit Downing Street parties report

An inquiry into COVID-19 lockdown-breaking gatherings in Downing Street that might determine the future of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be further delayed after the police asked for the report to make only "minimal reference" to those events.

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Chronicle Live

Six Downing Street 'parties' - and how they allegedly broke Covid laws, according to lawyer

The Prime Minister is accused of attending at least five of the events, it has been reported

Los Angeles Times

Will serial partying amid pandemic prove the one scandal Boris Johnson can’t survive?

LONDON — Being known as a raffish rule-breaker has always been a key element of Boris Johnson’s political brand. And it worked ever so well — until suddenly it didn’t.

Daily Mirror

Six worst Downing Street 'parties' - and how they broke Covid laws, according to lawyer

Chris Daw QC goes through some of the Downing Street gatherings, explaining why he things they were against the law. At the time, Covid restrictions prevented the mingling of different households

Daily Mirror

'Six of the worst Downing Street parties and how I believe they broke Covid laws'

Chris Daw QC goes through some of the Downing Street gatherings, explaining why he things they were against the law. At the time, Covid restrictions prevented the mingling of different households

The Conversation

Drink problems at work got much worse during the pandemic – here's how employers can tackle them

The Downing Street “partygate” scandal has shown how alcohol use can be embedded in the everyday workplace. The internal investigation being led by senior civil servant Sue Gray is expected to make clear how normalised the culture of drinking has become within the centre of government under Boris Johnson’s administration.

Reuters

UK PM Johnson has not been interviewed by police over party investigation -spokesman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not been interviewed by the police about their investigation into alleged parties in his Downing Street residence during coronavirus lockdowns, his spokesman said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Downing Street party: Who is Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

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